Flip-flops have been included because figures show an increase in the number of women attending accident and emergency departments over the Christmas period after walking home from pubs and clubs in their bare feet.

Lollipops were first given out in Wrexham where they were found to have a calming effect in potentially confrontational situations.

The bags, to be given to young people leaving pubs and clubs, also contain “stubbies”, pouches in which smokers can safely dispose of their butts.

The novel approach has been adopted by the Conwy Community Safety Partnership, which has also distributed 7,000 toughened polycarbonate “glasses” to several licensed premises to help reduce violent crime.

Partnership Superintendent Terry Kellaher said: “We are committed to making people in the area feel safer in their communities. High-visibility patrols will also be conducted outside pubs, clubs and takeaway outlets.

“We want to remind all Christmas revellers to enjoy themselves and not to let their night out turn into a nightmare.”

Councillor Philip Evans, Conwy County Borough Council’s cabinet member for corporate regulatory services, said: “I value the work of the staff at the partnership who have worked hard on this exciting initiative. I hope this will make the festive season a more safe and enjoyable time for all.”

Posters highlighting issues such as violent crime, domestic violence, drug abuse and binge drinking are being displayed in public areas such as libraries, schools, CAB offices and surgeries.

During last year’s Operation Mistletoe, which ran in the same area from early December to January 1, all crime across Conwy fell by 9% when compared with the same period in 2005.

Levels of criminal damage, in particular, were down by 25% – and serious crimes were down by a massive 43%.

The cost of the bags to the public purse was not being revealed yesterday.

In addition to the police and council, the Safety Partnership involves North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Probation Service, Conwy Local Health Board and Conwy and Denbighshire Youth Offending Team.